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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the sudden storm near St. Paul's Rocks affect the H.M.S. Surprise?
(a) No. The ship is not disturbed by the storm.
(b) Yes. One sail is slightly damaged.
(c) Yes. The ship is driven far out to sea.
(d) Yes. The storm tears a hole in the hull.

2. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(b) English attack.
(c) Work of pirates.
(d) Unaided uprising of jailed men.

3. Who is Richard Canning?
(a) Diana Villiers' love interest.
(b) A minister Sophie knows.
(c) New High Lord.
(d) A friend to Mrs. Williams.

4. What does Margall tell Aubrey about Maturin's status on Minorca?
(a) Maturin is imprisoned and tortured.
(b) Maturin can no longer be trusted by the British.
(c) Maturin is reassigned by the British.
(d) Maturin is tortured and killed.

5. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?
(a) Maturin.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Admiral Harte.
(d) Mr. Waring.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the secret meeting with Sophie in chapter four, where does Aubrey go with Maturin?

2. What is the coast like where Aubrey goes ashore at Minorca?

3. By what means does Aubrey sneak away from the Grapes in order to meet with Sophie?

4. Is Maturin able to make use of the rowboat?

5. What is found on the French gunboat that may aid Aubrey against the French?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter between Aubrey's crew members and the French guard detail at the prison.

2. What do Aubrey and his men intend to do when they gather at the prison where Maturin is being held?

3. After the planned rendezvous with Maturin at Minorca, what is Captain Aubrey supposed to do concerning the H.M.S. Lively?

4. Besides problems with previous debts, what other disadvantage is there for Aubrey when ashore in England?

5. What allusion does Maturin make while marooned on the rocks?

6. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?

7. If the sea can represent peace to someone like Aubrey, how are the results of the terrible storm ironic?

8. During Aubrey's problems in chapter four, how does the relationship between Mrs. Williams and Sophie fare?

9. What prospects of freedom do the freed prisoners have?

10. What are the features of port blockade for Aubrey's command ship?

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